Red Sun

Red Sun

The greatest fighting machine the West has ever known.

Directed by Terence Young

Produced by Les Films Corona, Oceania Film

1971114 min6.8 / 10

A stylish East-meets-West action adventure that blends samurai and Western genres through a train heist, driven by spectacle and cross-cultural collision rather than deep character work.

In 1870, Japanese ambassador Sakaguchi and his entourage travel by train to Washington to deliver a valuable sword to the President of the United States, a gift from the Emperor of Japan. On board the same train are two robbers, Link and Gauche, ready to make their move…

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  • Is Red Sun violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Red Sun sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Red Sun scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Red Sun end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Red Sun easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise65

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Red Sun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Red Sun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Red Sun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Red Sun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Red Sun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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